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Peterson, IA
City in Clay County, Iowa.
Population
298
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
574
ZIP codes
0
Peterson and its ZIP codes
Peterson at a glance
- Peterson is about 10 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Peterson, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Peterson.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,799
8,536 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,323
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $8,363 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Peterson, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
893
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
133
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peterson, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Peterson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Linn GroveCity | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| SutherlandCity | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Sioux RapidsCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| RossieCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| CalumetCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RoyalCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RembrandtCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| LarrabeeCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| AureliaCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| TruesdaleCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CherokeeCity | 16 mi | 6.8 |
| WebbCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MeridenCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| EverlyCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Gillett GroveCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peterson, IA in?
- Peterson is in Clay County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Peterson, IA?
- About 298 people live in Peterson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peterson?
- Nearby places include Linn Grove (5.4 mi), Sutherland (8.7 mi), Sioux Rapids (10 mi), Rossie (10 mi), Calumet (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023